Abstract:
The present invention is a composition comprising a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and a sorbate ester, which is a liquid at 20° C. and has a molecular weight in the range of 125 to 500 g/mol. The composition of the present invention provides a way to enhance film formation of coatings prepared using relatively high Tg latexes without the aid of high volatile organic content (VOC) coalescents.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition comprising a stable aqueous dispersion of crosslinkable polymer particles, a peroxidase enzyme, and a hydrophobic hydroperoxide having a 10-hour half life temperature of at least 100° C. The composition provides a robust one-pot peroxidase mediated cure for latex particles bearing a variety of polymerizable functional groups.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a coatings composition comprising an alkyd, a pigment, a rheology modifier, a radical producing oxidoreductase, and one or more additives, wherein the alkyd contains at least one C6-30—C(O)O— group having at least one diallylic group. The coatings composition of the present invention cures relatively rapidly without ancillary crosslinking agents and with minimal, if any, VOCs from solvents or coalescents.
Abstract:
A pesticide formulation of the present invention includes Bacillus thuringiensis, a polyethylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of from 1,000 g/mol to 12,000 g/mol as measured according to gel permeation chromatography, and a polyphenol.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition comprising triethylene glycol disorbate and triethylene glycol monosorbate, at a disorbate to monosorbate weight-to-weight ratio of from 19:1 to 99:1. The composition of the present invention is useful as a low VOC coalescent in coatings formulations.
Abstract:
The present invention is a composition comprising a solution or a dispersion of polymer particles, a sorbate ester or sorbamide curing agent, and a cure modulating additive for the curing agent. The curing agent is a sorbic acid ester or a sorbamide and the cure modulating agent is a reagent capable of accelerating or attenuating the rate of cure of the curing agent. The control of cure kinetics is important for speeding up cure rates where rates are too slow or by reducing cure rates where curing too rapidly results in undesirable color formation.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method comprising the steps of a) applying a composition comprising a curing agent and a cure modulating additive to a substrate; and b) allowing the composition to cure. The curing agent is a sorbic acid ester or a sorbamide and the cure modulating agent is a reagent capable of modulating the rate of cure of the curing agent.
Abstract:
The present invention is a composition comprising a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and a sorbate ester, which is a liquid at 20° C. and has a molecular weight in the range of 125 to 500 g/mol. The composition of the present invention provides a way to enhance film formation of coatings prepared using relatively high Tg latexes without the aid of high volatile organic content (VOC) coalescents.
Abstract:
Stable dispersions of pesticides in agricultural oil are provided. In particular, the dispersions include a particulate pesticide, agricultural oil, and an agricultural oil-soluble polymer.
Abstract:
Provided is a composition comprising a) a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, b) a sorbic acid ester, c) a photocatalyst and d) a free radical precursor. The composition provides a way to increase Koenig hardness of a coating rapidly and with reduced yellowing.